Question 1

The anatomic term for the cheek is

Accepted Answer

A)  buccal. 
B)  pelvic. 
C)  cervical. 
D)  crural. 
E)  sacral. 
A)  buccal. 
B)  pelvic. 
C)  cervical. 
D)  crural. 
E)  sacral.

Question 2

The discipline that studies the functions of the nervous system, including the way that impulses are conducted, is known as ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The discipline that studies the functions of...

Question 3

The directional term that means "closest to the point of attachment to the trunk" is

Accepted Answer

A)  distal. 
B)  proximal. 
C)  medial. 
D)  cephalic. 
E)  dorsal. 
A)  distal. 
B)  proximal. 
C)  medial. 
D)  cephalic. 
E)  dorsal.

Question 4

The right and left iliac regions are found lateral to the hypogastric region.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Both anatomists and physiologists are aware that form and function are interrelated.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Homeostasis refers to an organism's ability to regulate its internal environment despite changes in the external environment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The appendix is in the right iliac region, and is therefore located in the ________ quadrant.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The appendix is in the right iliac...

Question 8

Which of the following choices places the components of a homeostatic control system in proper order?

Accepted Answer

A)  Effector, control center, stimulus, receptor 
B)  Stimulus, receptor, control center, effector 
C)  Receptor, effector, control center, stimulus 
D)  Stimulus, control center, effector, receptor 
E)  Receptor, control center, stimulus, effector 
A)  Effector, control center, stimulus, receptor 
B)  Stimulus, receptor, control center, effector 
C)  Receptor, effector, control center, stimulus 
D)  Stimulus, control center, effector, receptor 
E)  Receptor, control center, stimulus, effector

Question 9

The fact that the structures of cells vary widely reflects the specializations needed for their different functions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

The limbs of the body are attached to the axis and make up the

Accepted Answer

A)  abdominal region. 
B)  thoracic region. 
C)  axial region. 
D)  appendicular region. 
E)  antebrachial region. 
A)  abdominal region. 
B)  thoracic region. 
C)  axial region. 
D)  appendicular region. 
E)  antebrachial region.

Question 11

Diagnosing a disease involves determining the

Accepted Answer

A)  cause of the homeostatic imbalance. 
B)  multiple side effects of a drug. 
C)  effector and the set point. 
D)  negativity of the feedback. 
A)  cause of the homeostatic imbalance. 
B)  multiple side effects of a drug. 
C)  effector and the set point. 
D)  negativity of the feedback.

Question 12

Sensory nerves that detect changes in a variable that is being regulated comprise the ________ of the control mechanism.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Sensory nerves that detect changes in a...

Question 13

The ________ reproductive system produces oocytes.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The ________ reproductive system produces oocytes....

Question 14

The hypogastric region is located ________ to the right iliac region.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The hypogastric region is located ________ to...

Question 15

When medical students study all of the structures in a particular area of the body as a unit (for example, all the muscles, blood vessels, and nerves of the leg), that approach is called

Accepted Answer

A)  surface anatomy. 
B)  comparative anatomy. 
C)  popliteal physiology. 
D)  regional anatomy. 
E)  systemic anatomy. 
A)  surface anatomy. 
B)  comparative anatomy. 
C)  popliteal physiology. 
D)  regional anatomy. 
E)  systemic anatomy.

Question 16

Describe the positions of the thumbs and the palms of the hands in the anatomic position.

Accepted Answer

Thumbs poi

Question 17

If someone speaks too loudly into a microphone, a public address system will sometimes produce a loud whistle of amplified feedback. Explain whether this is an example of negative or positive feedback, and explain how the microphone, control box, and speaker of the system serve as the different components of a feedback loop.

Accepted Answer

This is an example of positive feedback,

Question 18

-This figure shows an anterior view of a human in the anatomic position. Which number indicates the inguinal region?

Accepted Answer

A)  1 
B)  2 
C)  3 
D)  4 
E)  5 
A)  1 
B)  2 
C)  3 
D)  4 
E)  5

Question 19

The directional term that means "away from the midline of the body" is

Accepted Answer

A)  inferior. 
B)  superior. 
C)  medial. 
D)  lateral. 
E)  caudal. 
A)  inferior. 
B)  superior. 
C)  medial. 
D)  lateral. 
E)  caudal.

Question 20

Which level consists of related organs that work to achieve a common function?

Accepted Answer

A)  Organ system level 
B)  Cellular level 
C)  Tissue level 
D)  Chemical level 
E)  Organ level 
A)  Organ system level 
B)  Cellular level 
C)  Tissue level 
D)  Chemical level 
E)  Organ level

Exam 1: The Sciences of Anatomy and Physiology

The anatomic term for the cheek is

The discipline that studies the functions of the nervous system, including the way that impulses are conducted, is known as ________.

The directional term that means "closest to the point of attachment to the trunk" is

The right and left iliac regions are found lateral to the hypogastric region.

Both anatomists and physiologists are aware that form and function are interrelated.

Homeostasis refers to an organism's ability to regulate its internal environment despite changes in the external environment.

The appendix is in the right iliac region, and is therefore located in the ________ quadrant.

Which of the following choices places the components of a homeostatic control system in proper order?

The fact that the structures of cells vary widely reflects the specializations needed for their different functions.

The limbs of the body are attached to the axis and make up the

Diagnosing a disease involves determining the

Sensory nerves that detect changes in a variable that is being regulated comprise the ________ of the control mechanism.

The ________ reproductive system produces oocytes.

The hypogastric region is located ________ to the right iliac region.

When medical students study all of the structures in a particular area of the body as a unit (for example, all the muscles, blood vessels, and nerves of the leg), that approach is called

Describe the positions of the thumbs and the palms of the hands in the anatomic position.

-This figure shows an anterior view of a human in the anatomic position. Which number indicates the inguinal region?

The directional term that means "away from the midline of the body" is

Which level consists of related organs that work to achieve a common function?

Atoms, Ions, and Molecules

Energy, Chemical Reactions, and Cellular Respiration

Biology of the Cell

Tissue Organization

Integumentary System

Skeletal System: Bone Structure and Function

Skeletal System: Axial and Appendicular Skeleton

Skeletal System: Articulations

Muscle Tissue

Muscular System: Axial and Appendicular Muscles

Nervous System: Nervous Tissue

Nervous System: Brain and Cranial Nerves

Nervous System: Spinal Cord and Spinal Nerves

Nervous System: Autonomic Nervous System

Nervous System: Senses

Endocrine System

Cardiovascular System: Blood

Cardiovascular System: Heart

Cardiovascular System: Vessels and Circulation

Lymphatic System

Immune System and the Bodys Defense

Respiratory System

Urinary System

Fluid and Electrolytes

Digestive System

Nutrition and Metabolism

Reproductive System

Development, Pregnancy, and Heredity

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